Chet Is Back! captures trumpeter Chet Baker in a remarkable 1962 recording session in Rome, marking a revitalized chapter in his storied career. Surrounded by a talented ensemble of up-and-coming European jazz musicians — including Belgian saxophonist Bobby Jaspar, guitarist René Thomas, and Swiss drummer Daniel Humair — Baker delivered a session that stands as one of his most compelling works from the early 1960s.
The album leans into bop-oriented territory, showcasing Baker's signature lyrical trumpet playing with an intimacy and expressiveness that defined his best work. The interplay between Baker and his European collaborators gives the music a unique transatlantic character, blending American jazz sensibility with fresh European voices for a result that feels both timeless and distinct within Baker's broader catalog.
- Format: Vinyl
- Label: Music On Vinyl
- Genre: Jazz
- Release Date: 06/19/2026
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TRACKS
A1. Well, You Needn't
A2. These Foolish Things
A3. Barbados
A4. Star Eyes
B1. Over The Rainbow
B2. Pent-Up House
B3. Ballata In Forma Di Blues
B4. Blues In The Closet
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